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Text:Among th' assemblies of the great

82. Among th' assemblies of the great

1 Among th' assemblies of the great
A greater Ruler takes his seat;
The God of heav'n as Judge, surveys
Those gods on earth and all their ways.

2 Why will ye frame oppressive laws?
Or why support th' unrighteous cause!
When will ye once defend the poor,
That sinners vex the saints no more?

3 They know not, Lord, nor will they know:
Dark are the ways in which they go;
Their name of earthly gods is vain,
For they shall fall and die like men.

4 Arise, O Lord, and let thy Son
Possess his universal throne,
And rule the nations with his rod;
He is our Judge, and he our God.

Text Information
First Line: Among th' assemblies of the great
Language: English
Publication Date: 1789
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Notes: Public Domain.
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